Forte will return to Iron

United were unable to recall the forward until midday on Thursday under the terms of the move to Meadow Lane, but immediately exercised the option.

He is likely to go straight back into Nigel Adkins' matchday plans, with Paul Hayes out of action due to a broken cheekbone and Ben May suffering a dead leg in Saturday's 2-0 win at MK Dons.

Forte, 22, scored four goals in as many games for the Magpies. The first three of them came in his debut, a 4-1 League Two win over Barnet.